There have been several other theories behind the condition, as well, but none have been fully proven. Moreover, it appears that different people may experience the condition for different reasons, so there may not be a single causes as much as several and they may work in combination with each other.

What is the Cure for Rosacea?

Since the cause of rosacea has yet to be identified, no cure is known, either. No matter what any product sales page or person may tell you, a cure for rosacea does not yet exist.

That said, in the future, any rosacea cures that are developed may be based on the cause of the symptoms for a given sufferer.For instance, if your rosacea is caused by the bacteria H.pylori, then solving that problem could be the cure for you. If, however, you have an underlying autoimmune condition, then it is that problem which will need to be addressed. As of yet, neither the cause(s) or cure(s) have been found.

Therefore, it’s important to look into treatments to reduce the symptoms and work to prevent their return as much as possible. I talk a great deal about my own strategies to live this Rosy Lifestyle in myRosacea Blogand my YouTube channel.

To find the best treatment for your rosacea, speak with your doctor about the list of possible causes as well as any triggers you have identified. A systematic approach will be very helpful in finding the fastest road to coping with – and potentially overcoming – your symptoms.

There are many types of conventional and natural rosacea treatments available to help you manage your symptoms.

*Please remember that I’m a rosacea blogger and patient with the condition, but I’m not a doctor. This is information I’ve collected online and have received from my doctor, but I’m not a medical professional or a skin care expert. For an official diagnosis or advice, please make an appointment to see your doctor!

Where to Get Little Sleepy Head Daily Hydrating Sunscreen

What does it claim to provide?

A gentle sunscreen product safe enough for the whole family from age 6 months and up. It provides SPF 30+ (UVA/UVB). It’s safe for very sensitive skin and is well tolerated by rosacea sufferers as well as people with other skin conditions like lupus and acne. It’s not tested on animals (cruelty free), tear free, non-irritating, paraben free, contains no nanoparticles, no PABA, no artificial fragrances, and pthalate free. This is a hypoallergenic formula.

Where to Get ProVent Rosacea Moisturizing Creme

What does it claim to provide?

A topical formula in the form of a cream that is rapidly absorbed by the skin. It is meant to provide nourishment to the skin to reduce the look of redness, facial rashes, dry skin, damage from the sun and age spots. It’s non-greasy, does not contain artificial fragrances or artificial dyes.

Where to Get a Magic Soap Dish

What does it claim to provide?

A brand new and revolutionary soap dish design that keeps the bar of soap and counter top clean and dry throughout the entire lifespan of the soap. As moisture is reduced, bacteria growth is prevented. Moreover, since the soap is rapidly dried between uses, it will last up to 20% longer.

This is my face in 2015 (summer), back when I’d given up on trying to find a treatment. This isn’t a flare-up. This is how my face looked every day. Flare-ups were worse. It was the “before” picture I took ahead of starting red LED light therapy treatments

I’m not a doctor. I’m a patient

Before I get into describing rosacea, what it is, what it isn’t and so on, I just want to say that I’m not a doctor. I’m not a skin care expert. I’m a rosacea blogger. I’m a patient. So the info I’ve put together on this page is meant to share what I have learned about the condition in the way as I understand it. It’s based on info shared with me through amazing sources such as my doctors, the National Rosacea Society, the Mayo Clinic, and the TalkHealth Partnership’s Rosacea Hub. This is meant for informational purposes only. Please don’t take my word for it if you want a diagnosis or treatment recommendation. Visit your doctor 🙂

What is Rosacea?

A cutaneous disorder primarily of convexities of the central part of the Face, such as Forehead; CHEEK; Nose; and Chin. It is characterized by Flushing; Erythema; Edema; Rhinophyma; papules; and ocular symptoms. It may occur at any age but typically after age 30. There are various subtypes of rosacea: Erythematotelangiectatic, papulopustular, phymatous, and ocular (National Rosacea Society’s Expert Committee on the Classification and Staging of Rosacea, J Am Acad Dermatol 2002; 46:584-7).

In more simple terms, rosacea is a skin condition that presents in a number of different ways. The one thing that everyone with rosacea has in common is skin redness in the affected area.

Also called “acne rosacea”, this skin disorder is typically focused on the central part of the face, such as the cheeks and nose, but it can also affect the outer areas, such as at the temples and closer to the ears.

Some of the symptoms of rosacea can include redness, flushing, blushing easily, bumps, skin thickening, and even eye irritation. The symptoms that you experience depend on the subtype that you have.

There are four rosacea subtypes. Virtually everybody who has the condition starts with subtype 1, though there are some who experience other subtypes without the first one. If left untreated, the condition will frequently – though not always – worsen.

Rosacea Symptoms and Subtypes

Each of the subtypes of the condition has its own set of potential rosacea symptoms. Since each case of this skin disorder is unique, your case will have its own unique combination and severity of some or any of these symptoms.
Regardless of subtype, though, some of the most common symptoms of rosacea are:

persistent redness

very dry skin

very sensitive/reactive skin

blushing easily

sun burning quickly

hot/burning skin

itchy skin

the development of “plaques”, which are patches of very dry skin that vary in size.

Rosacea Subtype 1 – Facial Redness (known as erythema)

This is usually focused primarily on the nose and/or the cheeks. Redness appears as a blush or reddening of the skin. This is known as erythema. As this subtype progresses, blood vessels can become visible.

These bumps can look quite similar to pink pimples or whiteheads (though not blackheads). They are not the same as the pimples caused by acne vulgaris but are the reason that the condition is sometimes known as “acne rosacea”. That name is, unfortunately, quite misleading and will frequently cause sufferers to choose the wrong treatment strategies.

Rosacea Subtype 3 – Skin Thickening (known as rhinophema)

Thickening of the skin among rosacea sufferers most commonly occurs on the nose. It causes the nose to increase in size and will give it a more bulbous appearance. This is known as rhinophema.

Rosacea Subtype 4 – Eye Irritation (known as ocular rosacea)

Over time, untreated rosacea symptoms can even progress to the eyelids and eyes, making them feel sandy or itchy in a way that is often compared to seasonal or dust allergies. Eyes will often look bloodshot and/or watery as the redness makes its way into them, as well. This is known as ocular rosacea.

“Acne Rosacea”

Although the term “acne rosacea” is used as though it is a form of this condition, it is actually a kind of misnomer for subtype 2.

The pimple-like bumps, redness and inflammation from rosacea subtypes 1 and 2 can often be mistaken for acne vulgaris, to the point that many doctors will misdiagnose one condition for the other. However, acne rosacea is not a form of acne. The pimples in subtype 2 are not the result of acne vulgaris.

Many dermatologists are trying to reduce the use of the term “acne rosacea” in the hopes of promoting a greater separation between the two unrelated conditions.

Rosacea Triggers

There are a virtually countless number of potential rosacea triggers and every patient has a different combination that will lead to his or her own symptom flare-ups. That said, according to theNational Rosacea Society, some of the most common triggers include the following:

To discover which factors may be triggering your rosacea symptoms, it is often recommended that you keep a rosacea diary that allows you to monitor the various influences you are experiencing and track when a flare-up occurs. Identifying patterns and trends is your best route to knowing your rosacea triggers.

*If you think you may have rosacea, it’s very important to seek the help of a professional in order to obtain a diagnosis. This condition isn’t necessarily easy to diagnose. Other conditions, such as lupus, certain forms of dermatitis, eczema, and even acne can present with similar symptoms. I strongly recommend making a doctor’s appointment your first step. Where you go from there is completely up to you 🙂

Where to Get Alon Labs Rewind Lotion

What does it claim to provide?

The official Alon Labs website claims that the Rewind Lotion takes the original serum formula a step further by providing an all-natural formula that is non-irritating and that will provide healing benefits to the skin. It is marketed as a hydroquinone alternative.

What does it claim to provide?

The official Tide website says that PurClean is the first “bio-based detergent with the cleaning power of Tide.” Among its ingredients 65% come from bio-based sources (though I recommend scrolling down to the ingredients list on this page to see what that means). It is a product produced in a facility that doesn’t send any waste to landfills and it is 100% wind powered.

Where to Get Celtic Complexion Eye Elixir Hydrating Serum

What does it claim to provide?

The official website says this is a “lightweight silky” serum that helps the hydrate the eye area as it plumps the skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines. It has a rollerball applicator which makes it quick and easy to apply at any time of the day or night, including over makeup. It is safe for the delicate area of the eye and is safe for contact lens users. It is gluten-free, paraben-free, vegan and cruelty-free.

Where to Get a Dual-Care™ HP LED Powerhead

What does it claim to provide?

A high-power (HP) LED red and amber powerhead bulb. It has 48 HP LED chips that provide peak wavelengths in both the red and amber ranges. It is durable and lightweight for convenient use when at home or traveling.

My Review of this LED Light Therapy Product

What’s in the box?

The Dual-Care™ HP LED Powerhead comes with the bulb, a socket and cord set (you can choose the 120 volt appropriate for North American sockets or the 220 volt for many other parts of the world), a pair of standard Super Sunnies eye protecting goggles, and the usage guidelines.

The powerhead is an LED bulb with 4 chips. Each chip contains 16 LEDs (for a total of 64 LEDs in the entire powerhead). Each chip has 10 amber LEDs and 6 red LEDs (for a total of 40 amber LEDs and 24 red LEDs in the entire powerhead)

Where to Get a Peak 516™ Green Light HP LED Powerhead

What does it claim to provide?

A high-power (HP) LED green powerhead bulb. It has 48 HP LED chips that have a peak wavelength of 516 nm (nanometers).

My Review of this LED Light Therapy Product

What’s in the box?

The Peak 516™ Green Light HP LED Powerhead comes with the bulb, a socket and cord set (you can choose the 120 volt appropriate for North American sockets or the 220 volt for many other parts of the world), a pair of standard Super Sunnies eye protecting goggles, and the usage guidelines.

The powerhead is an LED bulb with 4 chips. Each chip contains 16 green LEDs (for a total of 64 LEDs in the entire powerhead).

Where to Get Celtic Complexion Creme Exfoliant

What does it claim to provide?

The official website claims that this product will provide a rich cream product containing micro-sized jojoba beads (no plastic micro beads) for gentle and effective exfoliation that won’t strip the natural moisture barrier away and will not harm “even the most delicate skin.” It is meant to provide a soothing, hydrating, nourishing exfoliation along with an antioxidant boost.

Where to Get Prosacea Rosacea Treatment

What does it claim to provide?

A medicated, homeopathic topical rosacea treatment meant to “diminish common rosacea symptoms.” Among those listed were redness, “eruptions”, bumps and dryness. It is meant to condition and soothe reddened, dry and irritated skin.

How long did 1 purchase last?: I’ve been working on the sample jar for over 2 months…I’d say several months for the full-size.

Where to Get Celtic Complexion Creme

Canada, USA, United Kingdom, Australia, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Western Europe: Celtic Complexion Creme at the official website.

What does it claim to provide?

A high quality all-natural, vegan, gluten-free and paraben-free moisturiznig creme made without using water. This stops the product from being diluted and it allows the rich concentration to continue to moisturize for up to 8 hours. It is extremely nourishing as it is high in vitamins, pure essential oils, vital nutrients and essential fatty acids. Provides the skin a dewy, velvety finish. Appropriate for dry to very dry skin and is especially helpful to people living in dry, harsh and cold climates.

Where to Get a RubyLux All Yellow Light Therapy Bulb

What does it claim to provide?

A high-power LED light bulb. It is composed of 38 premium close-set yellow LEDS within the 570nm to 590nm wavelength range. This yellow light therapy bulb is 1.5 inches in diameter and is meant to be used directly against the skin (with a plastic wrap barrier to keep it clean) for 5 to 15 minutes per session.

My Review of this LED Light Therapy Product

What’s in the box?

1 bulb, bubble wrap.

Eye protection goggles are recommended and are sold separately. The bulb must be used with either custom covers or plastic wrap which are also sold separately.

Where to CoverGirl Outlast All-Day Lipcolor

What does it claim to provide?

CoverGirl Outlast All-Day Lipcolor is a kind of lip stain. The package says it will last 24 hours but many of the product descriptions from places that sell it say it lasts up to 16 hours. Either way, it lasts a very long time. It has been designed to be kiss-proof, food-proof and workout-proof. It calls itself “virtually life-proof.” It is applied in two parts, the pigmented part, the “All-Day Colorcoat” that comes in a tube with a doe-foot applicator as well as a second part that is a “Moisturizing Topcoat” to keep lips feeling smooth, soft and moisturized.

Where to Annabelle Kohl Eyeliner

What does it claim to provide?

Annabelle Kohl Eyeliner is meant to be dramatic and artistic so when it comes to your eyes, you can “soften them or vamp up your look.” I used “Lotus” but there are many metallic and matte shades in this line. It is long lasting and hypo-allergenic.

Where to Get CoverGirl Exact Eyelights Eye Brightening Shadow

What does it claim to provide?

This eye shadow quad by CoverGirl is meant to complement eye colour. In this case, I chose the “vivid green” option because I have green eyes. The back of the package includes instructions with regards to how to achieve an eye makeup look with the four provided shades.

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